Welcome to this gentle Spring Ritual & Chanting Circle, a conscious pause to mark the turning of the season and to awaken the inner sun. Spring is a threshold — a quiet moment where light returns, life stirs beneath the surface, and new beginnings begin to unfold. In this live session, you’re invited to slow down, tune in, and welcome this shift with sound, ritual, and presence. We’ll chant the Sanskrit mantra Oṁ Mitrāya Namaḥ — a mantra connected to the friendly, nourishing aspect of the Sun. It supports warmth, trust, clarity, and gentle growth — not through force, but through alignment and care. Alongside the chanting, we’ll take part in a simple planting ritual. By planting a seed and watering it with sound and intention, you create a living symbol of what you wish to nurture this spring — something you can continue to care for beyond the session. What we’ll do together • Open the circle with a short peace mantra • Explore the meaning and feeling of Oṁ Mitrāya Namaḥ • Gentle breath and sound preparation • Chanting together (call & response and unison) • A planting ritual to anchor your spring intention • Silence, integration, and a peaceful closing What you’ll need (for full participation) • A small pot with soil • Seeds of your choice • A small piece of paper and a pen • A glass of water and a spoon If you don’t have everything, you’re still very welcome to join — you can listen, chant, and participate inwardly. This session is open to all levels. You don’t need prior mantra experience or a “good” voice — just your breath, your presence, and your willingness to sound. Come as you are, and plant what is ready to grow. With love, Monika PS: Join our community in the “The Power of Mantra” group here on Insight Timer to share your experience, connect with others, and receive extra inspiration along the way.